3 hours
Priced from ZAR 610 pp
INFORMATION
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Price on a per person basis
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Minimum 15 participants to guarantee departure
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Maximum 100 participants
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Evening departures on 26 and 27 May 2026
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Includes Transportation to/from facility and English-speaking guide/co-ordinator
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Excludes meals and personal expenses or gratuities
The Itinerary
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19h15
Departure from the CTICC
19h45
Arrival at the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO).
20h00
The 2-hour tour begins with a warm welcome and introduction at the Observatory’s Main Library, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of South Africa’s rich astronomical heritage and ongoing research. Guests are then guided through the historic Main Building, a landmark that has been at the heart of astronomical discovery in the country for over a century. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the McClean Telescope, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using both the McClean and Dobsonian telescopes.
22h15
The tour will return to the CTICC
